The scammers contact victims, claim to have kidnapped a loved one, and demand immediate payment for their release.

Scammers are doctoring photos to fake kidnappings, the FBI warns. Verify with a code word and report suspicious demands.

FBI warns scammers use stolen social media photos as fake proof-of-life in virtual kidnapping ransom scams. Learn tips to protect yourself.

The FBI has issued a new PSA warning of a scam where cybercriminals are using altered social media photos to demand ransom ...

The Fountain Police Department (FPD) is warning the public of fake kidnapping and ransom scams impacting residents.

Proof of life? Or an active social media presence? Criminals are altering social media and other publicly available images of ...